On the third floor, you can pay only $60 for year-long pass to Sweetwater Wetlands Park!! Some…read morepeople go there to jog, some people go there to bird with binoculars, and some go birding with camera equipment, like me. It's $5 per visit by car and $2 per visit on foot or by bike. The lady who waited on my was so nice! She told me about one of her visits there! Whatever your reason, go to the Thomas Center and get your year pass!! Do it!!

I've attended many Wine & Cheese parties here over the years and the space is perfect for special…read moreoccasions as well as . This is a historic landmark well over 100 years old which was originally a private residence, then a hotel, a community college and now a cultural community center in the heart of Gainesville. The Center has a beautiful courtyard, sprawling trees, manicured lawns, elegant architecture, and plenty of space for large groups. The Thomas Center also boasts two art galleries and open cultural center available for all who come to this quaint college town. They offer seasonal concerts, community guided tours and self-guided garden tours. Overall, a wonderful gem in downtown Gainesville. If you ever get a chance to come here for any reason, definitely go. It's one of the hidden treasures of this town and must be experienced to really appreciate it.

This is such a great option if you're looking for a space to host an event/gathering/reception in…read moreGainesville. We had food catered from The Top right next door, which you can never go wrong with as they have such a great selection from meatballs, the corn nuggets (the best!!!), hummus, and more! There is ample space both standing room, and seating, as well as a stage! An open bar is also available for events.

I don't know much about Gainesville and what's there other than when I visit a couple friends there…read moreI go and do whatever they suggest. I was in town recently for a friend's birthday and she rented out The Wooly for her party. The space is really neat and can be divided up easily like my friend did. The front leads into a reception area, and she used a chunk of it to get a photo booth for the night. Go a little further and there's a small bar on the left, some seating on the back wall, and on the right an entire dance floor (or space to set up seating) and slightly raised stage. She hired a DJ and had some catered hors d'oeuvres on tables between the bar and dance floor. The folks at the bar were nice and it wasn't stupidly expensive if you wanted to get a mixed drink. The venue had some really nice textures and lighting (separate from my friend's over the top decor) that made it feel more upscale in a college town. I have no idea what it cost her or how easy it was to coordinate with the venue, but as a guest I had a great time! The only downside is you'll likely have to circle around a couple times for street parking if you don't want to pay for the garages nearby.

Absolutely gorgeous venue! The building itself is beautiful... but then you go inside and BOOM!…read moreThis is the spot to hold your wedding or reception. If you want to impress, book it!

This is my favorite venue in Gainesville! The architecture is amazing and a beautiful blend that…read morehonors the old while also highlighting modern enhancements. The team, especially Kristin, are absolutely amazing. Keith is also very generous with charities in Gainesville. They helped to make our company party a night to remember and the best holiday celebration in our organization's history. Could not provide higher recommendation for the 1908 Grand!

I absolutely love box car. It is the perfect chill place to go on a pretty weekend day. You can…read morewalk around the park, grab a drink, grab a pizza from Humble Woodfire, and enjoy! My favorite thing on their menu is the white sangria. It is SO amazing. Not too sweet. It has a citrusy vibe that makes it really light and refreshing. The red sangria is amazing as well. They have a great selection of IPAs and other beers too. I seriously miss living by this place so much.

Great ambiance and good beer selection. Awesome spot for a happy hour. Highly recommend on a day…read morewhere you want to sit outside.

A generous group of nice people. Very beautiful facility with a good restaurant and fun bar.read more

Best membership quarters. I enjoy the food, drinks and activities offered here. There is a great…read moregroup of people here.

I cannot say enough positive things about Bridgette and the Marry Me Minimonies space! The event,…read morethe service, the ambience, was better than we could have ever imagined. I planned my sister's baby shower from out of state and was having so much trouble finding a venue with AC in August - who would have thought this could be an issue in Florida? I didn't look at MMM originally since it was a baby shower not a wedding and felt the price and target demographic would likely not align with what we were looking for, but finally ended up looking at the Instagram out of desperation to see if the space could possibly work for our needs, and it was PERFECT. Honestly the pictures and videos don't even do it justice. Everyone who attended raved about how beautiful the space was. Bridgette went above and beyond to make the process as simple as possible for me and as beautiful for my sister.. adding so many amazing details along the way without being asked - flowers inside of ice cubes in the mimosa bin, wooden hearts for attendees to sign for a guest book, etc - these amazing gestures were greatly appreciated. She even provided linens, plates, decor, as well as vendor recommendations for the very few things she didn't have. She also coordinated my rental and included everything in one invoice. This is hands down one of the best private events spaces in Gainesville! One of the attendees even said she would like to host one of her upcoming showers there.

Sergio was aggressive with their sales technique. I was interested in booking them for my…read moreexperience and sent them a message. After a brief talk, we found ourselves out of eachother price ranges. We ended conversation on a good part. I was surprised to then receive a follow up message two days later. It was a screenshot of pricing and showing that "their pricing was fair". Wedding coordinator is a sales role. It goes beyond pricing, it is about experience and trust. This was very rude to do. Based off this act we will not entertain booking them. Not someone I want to talk to.

We areived, because my photography friend and I wanted s9me amazing pictures. There was a wedding…read moregoing on as we arrived, so we walked down the path of the UF conservation area. Other people had the same Idea, several were fishing or just enjoying the warm spring sun. At the chapel, we saw a young alligator as well as lots of bird life. It really is a special spot.

Beautiful place for many types of events nice inviting and clean . The acoustics are amazingread more

The Straughn Center is a wonderful location to rent from. Gabi, the current coordinator for the…read morespace, is absolutely wonderful. She's very quick to respond and always willing to help out all of her clients and provide them with the best experience possible. However, please note that this space isn't available for highly social functions like weddings or receptions. It's more geared for meetings, conferences, speaking engagements, and other professional experiences. Audio-visual services are included (microphones, projectors, screen, in-house computer). Rectangles tables and chairs are also included, but if you want to have round tables you will need to rent them. Overall, wonderful place and all I've ever encountered with the space has been entirely positive! You won't regret using this location for your next meeting. :)

Celebrated my son's 23rd birthday throwing axes and had a great time. Brandon was a great axe-pert,…read moregave us so excellent tips, was fun and engaging. One of the people in our group canceled and they do not give refunds but gave me a credit for a future visit. Looking forward to it.

It seems like a cool idea, but this location is not so great. We arrived and waited a looong time…read morethen went looking for someone to help us. This is with a reservation. We finally found the guy and he just told us he would be there in a little while. So far I'm not impressed. There are other hatchet throwing places in town. Will try one of those next time. So far this gets a low score bummer from me.

Absolutely love this gated community that John Travolta lives at. Visited a friend that was in town…read morefor business and thru a party it was my birthday.

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